Al-Khazali, Haidar Muhsen PAIN: May 2020 – Volume 161 – Issue 5 – p 880-888 doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001805 Abstract Neck pain and headache are 2 of the most common complications of whiplash injury. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature search on PubMed and Embase for publications reporting on the prevalence of neck pain and headache after […]
Citation: Lähdeoja T, Karjalainen T, Jokihaara J, et alSubacromial decompression surgery for adults with shoulder pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2020;54:665-673. Online issue publication: May 15, 2020 Abstract Objective To determine the benefits and harms of subacromial decompression surgery in adult patients with subacromial pain syndrome lasting for more […]
Published: 14 May 2020 Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran European Spine Journal (2020) Abstract Background To document the role of sub-clinical infections in disc disorders and investigate the existence of microbiome in intervertebral discs (IVD). Methods Genomic DNA from 24 lumbar IVDs [8—MRI normal discs (ND) from brain dead yet alive organ donors, 8—disc herniation (DH), 8—disc degeneration […]
The MSR Ten‐Point TMJ Protocol – Part 2 by Brian Abelson In part two of this video series we focus on using internal procedures to address the soft tissue structures of the jaw which are causing temporomandibular dysfunction. Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect both the joints and the soft tissue […]
Newswise: All Journal News May 13, 2020 Cappuccino, latte or short black, coffee is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. But whether it’s good or bad for your health can be clarified by genetics, as a world-first study from the University of South Australia’s Australian Centre for Precision Health shows that excess coffee consumption can cause […]
May 12, 2020 The BIOTOK Randomized Clinical Trial Stephan Reichenbach, MD, MSc JAMA. 2020;323(18):1802-1812. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.3565 Key Points Question Is an individualized biomechanical footwear therapy effective for reducing knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis? Findings In this randomized clinical trial that included 220 participants with knee pain due to knee osteoarthritis, treatment with an individualized biomechanical […]
Yuenyongviwat V, Duangmanee S, Iamthanaporn K BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | May 11, 2020 Among patients suffering from medial compartment knees osteoarthritis knee, researchers assessed the impact of hip abductor exercises. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: hip abductor strengthening exercises, combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises, were performed by those in the first group, […]
J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9(7), 2044; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9072044 Received: 6 May 2020 / Revised: 23 June 2020 / Accepted: 25 June 2020 / Published: 29 June 2020 by Youssef Rahou-El-Bachiri Abstract Background: To evaluate the effect of trigger point dry needling alone or as an adjunct with other interventions on pain and related disability in people […]
Arthritis & Rheumatology — Voinier D, Neogi T, Stefanik JJ, et al. | May 04, 2020 This study was attempted to assess knee overloading and underloading by characterizing cumulative load as the joint impacts of BMI and daily walking, and investigate the association between cumulative load and worsening cartilage damage over 2 years. Researchers applied […]
Beukenhorst, Anna L.a, PAIN: April 2020 – Volume 161 – Issue 4 – p 668-683 doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001776 Abstract Many people believe that weather influences chronic musculoskeletal pain. Previous studies on this association are narratively reviewed, with particular focus on comparing methodologies and summarising study findings in light of study quality. We searched 5 databases (Medline, Embase, Web of […]
Brian Abelson Apr 26, 2020 Disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that affect both the joints and the soft tissue structures of the jaw region. In part one of this two part video series we focus on using external procedures to address the soft tissue structures of the jaw which are causing temporomandibular dysfunction. […]
Global Spine J. 2020 Apr;10(2):195-208. doi: 10.1177/2192568218822536. Epub 2019 Feb 17. Katsuura Y1,2,3, Bruce J1, Taylor S2,3,4, Gullota L2,3,4, Kim HJ2,3,4. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVE: To assess the current literature regarding the relationship between the shoulder and the spine with regard to (1) overlapping pain pathways; (2) differentiating history, exam findings, and diagnostic […]
— Results support need for interventions to reduce the excess risk in this population, researchers say by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 21, 2020 Older individuals with gout were at increased risk for incident heart failure, a large population-based cohort study found. Among participants enrolled in the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Michael Catapano, MD VOLUME 101, ISSUE 5, P897-906, MAY 01, 2020 Highlights • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is theorized to reduce inflammation and promote neuronal and axon regeneration. • Four randomized controlled trials assessed the effects of PRP on pain and function in carpal tunnel syndrome. • PRP results in […]